News 24 5 features overlooked by many travel insurance documents .. know them

The Saudi Monetary Agency (SAMA) has revealed five benefits to the travel insurance policy, which some are reluctant to obtain.

Sama explained that there was a gap between the concept of local health insurance and that of travel insurance, despite the significant differences in terms of benefits, terms and conditions. The local health insurance policy covered medical expenses in the kingdom, while travel insurance covered the risks. What can happen on a trip?

The Foundation stated that there were five of the most important benefits of this document, namely:

1. No cancellation or cancellation of the trip The traveler may be forced to cancel or cancel his trip in an emergency, thus losing the money paid for the airfare and accommodation. For losses resulting from a cancellation.

2. Coverage of emergency medical expenses in case of illness or accident, due to climate change, the spread of certain diseases, a sudden health crisis or an accident of the road.

3. Compensation for loss or theft of luggage at the airport, transportation, hotel or accommodation provider.

4. Provide personal accident insurance coverage when the beneficiaries are compensated by the document if a person covered by the document is injured or dead, in addition to damage that may be caused to third parties.

5 – cover the costs of services and legal referrals in case of personal accident that may occur during the trip.